Let's DiaBeat This

Let’s DiaBeat This Community Campaign

Diabetes is a growing epidemic with devastating physical, emotional, and financial toll on our community. With the generous support from UnitedHealthcare, the Let’s Diabeat This community campaign is designed to connect and educate the public about resources within the community to prevent diabetes and assist those who need support or are currently struggling in successfully managing their disease. During the two years, residents will be able to participate in the Stanford University’s Diabetes Self-Management program, the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program, Dining with Diabetes program, support groups, walking programs, etc., all FREE of CHARGE! If you are overweight, over the age of 50, have family members with diabetes or are physically inactive, then you may be at risk for diabetes, a devastating chronic condition. Your first step is to take the Diabetes Risk Test then take the necessary steps to fight off this disease. Let’s DiaBeat This together!

Kansas

Sedgwick County

DERBY/USD 260

It is estimated that 3,376 currently have diabetes

It is estimated that 12,155 have pre-diabetes

Fall 2018

Better Together: Diabetes Support Group

You don’t have to face diabetes alone. Join us in organizing a Derby support group to connect with people who truly understand, motivate, and encourage you. The group can inspire you while you talk openly about your experiences with diabetes. Free, but please pre-register.

Day: Tuesdays

Session dates: Nov. 20

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Fee: FREE but please pre-register.

Location: Derby Senior Center

Or

Day: Tuesdays

Session dates: Nov. 20

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Fee: FREE but please pre-register.

Location: Derby Recreation Center, Greteman Room

All classes require registration. Call the DRC at 788-3781 or click here.

Coming Winter 2019

Diabetes Academy

Diabetes Academy is a free one hour class given by a Novo Nordisk Diabetes Educator to help you learn about managing diabetes. You will learn basic information and terminology, tips for eating healthy and staying active, and the basics about diabetes medications. Free but please register.

Day: Thursday

Session dates: January 3

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fee: FREE but please register

Location: Derby Recreation Center, Greteman Room

Prevent T2

The CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps you take control of your health by adopting habits to reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes and improve your overall health and well-being.

The Prevent T2 program provides a supportive environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity in order to reduce their risk for developing diabetes. The program, which is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach in a classroom setting, is delivered over a 12-month period, beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly maintenance. Participants are charged an enrollment fee but upon completion of requirements get reimbursed plus receive a one year free DRC membership.

In order to qualify for the Diabetes Prevention Program, participants must be at least 18 years old, overweight (BMI ≥ 25) and at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes or have been diagnosed with prediabetes by their physician. Call Debbie at (316) 529-2677 for complete details.

Day: Mondays

Session dates: Begins January 7 (this is a one year program)

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $125.00 (reimbursed upon completion of program) You must register.

Location: Derby Recreation Center, Greteman Room

Diabetes Self-Management Program

If you are living with diabetes or a caregiver of someone who does, this workshop is for you! Diabetes self-management workshops are interactive learning opportunities that teach techniques to manage common symptoms. Workshops are free and led by trained leaders.

Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Condition, and an audio relaxation tape. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Free, but you must register.

Day: Wednesday

Session dates: Jan. 9 – Feb. 13

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Fee: FREE but you must pre-register.

Location: Derby Recreation Center, Greteman Room

Or

Day: Thursdays

Session dates: March 7 – April 11

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Fee: FREE but you must pre-register.

Location: Oaklawn Activity Center

DIABETES Lifestyle COACHING pROGRAM

Diabetes Lifestyle Coaching is here to assist you in clarifying what you want to achieve, experience, create, do or “be” in order to improve your diabetic health journey. Together you will co-create specific, realistic, measureable goals that are then broken down into smaller, achievable, action steps. The coach facilitates an encouraging, collaborative coaching process to design an individualized step-by-step action plan. The coach and client then set up and utilize accountability and support to create forward movement and progress.

Better Together: Diabetes Support Group

You don’t have to face diabetes alone. Join us in organizing a Derby support group to connect with people who truly understand, motivate, and encourage you. The group can inspire you while you talk openly about your experiences with diabetes. Free, but you must register..

Day: Tuesdays

Session dates: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19

Time: 6:00 pm

Fee: FREE but please pre-register.

Location: Derby Recreation Center, Greteman Room

Diabetes Food Tours

Come join us for a free guided grocery store tour where you’ll learn skills for buying healthy foods. During the hour tour, you’ll practice skills like buying fruits and vegetables, comparing unit prices to find bargains, reading and comparing food labels, identifying whole grains and understanding carbohydrates! After the tour you will receive a freebook full of tasty recipes and a free reusable grocery bag. Free, but you must register.

Dates/Times:

Jan. 10, 10:00 a.m.

February 8, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: FREE but you must pre-register.

Location: Derby K-15 Wal-Mart

All classes require registration. Call the DRC at 788-3781 or click here.